When to plant potatoes in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the last spring frost usually comes around Feb 15 and the first fall frost around Dec 10. Here is when to plant potatoes.
Sow in the bedFeb 1
Start pickingMay 2
Your potato calendar for zone 9b
- Feb 1: Plant seed potatoes in the bed
- May 2: Start picking potatoes
Plant seed potatoes 4 inches deep. Pile soil around the stems as they grow.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 9b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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